Tenure-Track Professor; Phoenix), Physical Therapy

Open Rank Tenure-Track Professor (Phoenix), Physical Therapy

Northern Arizona University

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position is a 12-month open rank tenure-track faculty position, based in Phoenix, Arizona.

This is a 12-month open rank tenure-track to join our accredited Competency and Entrustment-Based Education Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. NAU DPT consists of one hybrid program and two residential programs, one program is based at the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) and the other program is on the Flagstaff Mountain campus. This position is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training is in the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). The NAU DPT Program is a key part of NAU New Economy Initiative to prepare more DPT learners to stay in Arizona and work to address the health disparities in the state. For this initiative to be successful, the DPT Program partners with our community and academic partners to remove barriers and increase access to physical therapist education programs.

The Northern Arizona University (NAU) Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program is a leader in Competency and Entrustment-Based Education (CEBE) to meet evolving health needs of society. A CEBE approach seamlessly aligns outcomes and assessment processes throughout a curriculum of didactic and clinical education courses to prepare graduates for the demands of physical therapy clinical practice. The NAU DPT Program consists of one hybrid program and two residential programs located in Phoenix and Flagstaff.

The NAU DPT Program seeks a candidate whose professional experiences support this paradigm shift and the use of technology reflective of the future of health professions education. This is a 12-month open rank tenure-track in the residential Phoenix program. The breadth and depth of our current faculty allows a review of candidate applications from all key areas of practice. The anticipated start date is May 1st, 2026, or earlier if possible.

• Curriculum Development:
  Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum content, instructional materials, and assessments to ensure alignment with program goals and accreditation standards.
• Teaching:
  Deliver engaging lectures, facilitate discussions, and provide interactive, hands‑on learning experiences to foster deep learner understanding.
• Assessment:
  Measure learner performance and program outcomes, offering constructive feedback to support individual progress and continuous program improvement.
• Research:
  Conduct, publish, and present scholarly research; actively contribute to collaborative research initiatives within the discipline.
• Coaching and Mentorship:
  Guide and mentor learners to support their academic, clinical, and professional growth.
• Clinical Practice:
  Demonstrate and integrate advanced clinical skills in acute‑care practice, bridging theory and real‑world application in educational settings.
• Collaboration:
  
  Build and maintain interdisciplinary partnerships with colleagues, healthcare professionals, and community stakeholders to advance practice and scholarship.
• Professional Development:
  Engage in ongoing learning to remain current with advances in clinical expertise, teaching strategies, and evidence‑based practices that enhance instruction and research.

• Terminal academic doctoral degree (i.e. PhD, EdD, DSc) from an accredited institution in a field related to physical therapy.
• Minimum of three years of full‑time post‑licensure clinical practice.
• Contemporary expertise in physical therapy.
• Record of effective clinical or academic teaching.
• Eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in Arizona within 6 months of hire.

* A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

• The educational requirements,…